Nutrition Instructor Pool-Part-Time

Nocccd•Anaheim, CA

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

NOCCCD is now accepting applications for Nutrition Instructor at Cypress College! Primary Purpose: Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

Requirements

Master’s in nutrition, dietetics or dietetics and food administration OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in chemistry, public health or family and consumer studies/home economics OR Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area. OR the equivalent.
Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
Commitment to diversity.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
Ability to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Nice To Haves

Recent college-level teaching experience in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Health Education, or a closely related discipline.
Experience delivering instruction in multiple formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments.
Proficiency in using the Canvas Learning Management System to support course organization, communication, assessment, and student engagement.
Current knowledge of evidence-based nutrition principles and emerging developments in nutrition, wellness, and public health.
Demonstrated use of effective teaching practices, including active learning strategies and instructional technologies that promote student success.
Ability to create an inclusive learning environment that supports students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
Experience evaluating student learning and using assessment results to enhance instruction and improve learning outcomes.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Commitment to professional growth, continuous improvement, and maintaining current expertise in both subject matter and teaching methodologies.
Demonstrated dedication to supporting student achievement, persistence, and completion through responsive instruction, mentorship, and equitable educational practices.
A bachelor’s in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration, and certification as a registered dietitian, is an alternative qualification for this discipline.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction in multiple formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments.
Support course organization, communication, assessment, and student engagement using the Canvas Learning Management System.
Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based nutrition principles and emerging developments in nutrition, wellness, and public health.
Utilize effective teaching practices, including active learning strategies and instructional technologies that promote student success.
Create an inclusive learning environment that supports students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
Evaluate student learning and use assessment results to enhance instruction and improve learning outcomes.
Interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Engage in professional growth, continuous improvement, and maintain current expertise in both subject matter and teaching methodologies.
Support student achievement, persistence, and completion through responsive instruction, mentorship, and equitable educational practices.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
Demonstrate how diversity factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.